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Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Deputy Johnny Brady should not go there.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: He will need to.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: My colleague, Deputy Seán Barrett——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: My colleague, Deputy Seán Barrett, mentioned on television the other evening that during——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This is a matter.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: This one is. During the five years that he was voluntarily outside this House he noticed that the general public was not engaged with the proceedings of the House. He is correct. The Ceann Comhairle will agree that the reason that is happening is because this House cannot or will not or does not react to the pressing issues that arise. The Taoiseach and the Tánaiste——

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to promised legislation.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: The issue which the whole country is talking about currently is the administration of justice, criminality and law and order.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Several Members raised this issue today already. Which legislation can the Taoiseach recommend to his successor? The Tánaiste indicated last week that he did not know why I was raising this issue every day. The reason is the public is concerned about it. Which legislation from the list outlined on the pink document is likely to address the issue of criminality in this country at present...

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: ——tolerance to tolerating anything?

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: I refer to the criminal justice (forensic sampling and evidence) Bill. It is on the pink paper with another five or six pieces of legislation. Will the Taoiseach please ask the Minister for Justice, Equality and Law Reform or somebody to introduce in the House the measures that will combat the kind of terrorism we see in the country at present, as we need them urgently?

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Order of Business (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Hear, hear.

Written Answers — Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 90: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food the steps she will take in the context of the World Trade Organisation to ensure that the Irish and European food producing sectors have a reasonable chance of competing on world markets in view of all other prevailing conditions and circumstances with particular reference to those which specifically affect the sector; and...

Written Answers — Food Labelling: Food Labelling (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 94: To ask the Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Food if all food and food products on sale here are accurately labelled to reflect the country of origin and full traceability; if there are notable exceptions; the action taken or proposed to address these issues; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13059/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 214: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if and when suitable residential accommodation will be found through the Health Service Executive or private nursing homes in respect of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare who suffers severely from Alzheimer's and whose family have made valiant efforts to cater for their needs but who now need that assistance of specialist...

Written Answers — Medical Cards: Medical Cards (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 215: To ask the Minister for Health and Children when a medical card will issue in the case of a person (details supplied) in County Kildare; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13282/08]

Written Answers — Hospital Services: Hospital Services (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 216: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if she or her Department have received correspondence from various persons regarding the continuation of cancer services at Sligo General Hospital; her short, medium and long term plans in this regard for Sligo General Hospital; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13283/08]

Written Answers — General Medical Services Scheme: General Medical Services Scheme (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 217: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if medication required by a person (details supplied) in County Offaly will be provided under the GMS in respect of their son who previously lived in County Kildare where their medication was provided under the GMS; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13284/08]

Written Answers — Health Services: Health Services (8 Apr 2008)

Bernard Durkan: Question 218: To ask the Minister for Health and Children if full after school and some weekend respite will be offered to a person (details supplied) in County Kildare in respect of their son, in view of the fact that extended service is available subject to the availability of funding; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [13285/08]